Continued growth in first half – Weak U.S. dollar has dampening effect.
Net sales: up 9% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 13%)
Operating profit (EBITA): up 12%
Profit for the period: up 24%
Growth driven by international business: Europe (excluding Germany) stable: up 9% Asia/Pacific/Africa: up 32% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 48%) Americas: up 29% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 46%)
